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1951 King George VI 10 Cents Value & Price Guide (2026) · LuckyCoin
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1951 King George VI 10 Cents Value

The 1951 King George VI 10 Cents is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage of 15,079,265 is on the higher end for the King George VI 10 Cents series — readily available in most grades. Current catalog values range from $5 in lower grades to $13 in top condition, putting it among the most affordable issues in the series; composed of silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) (2.33 g).

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1951 King George VI 10 Cents

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The 1951 King George VI 10 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 15,079,265, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by (HP) Thomas Humphrey Paget. Made of silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper), weighing 2.33 grams, with a diameter of 18.034 mm, and a thickness of 1.23 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.

The obverse is head of king george vi facing left. . It reads "GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX HP". The reverse is the bluenose under sail, a canadian schooner from nova scotia, a celebrated racing ship and a symbol of the province, is surrounded with the face value and the inscription "canada". It reads "CANADA 1948 H 10 CENTS".

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40$5.00
60$11.00
63$13.00

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Specifications

Type
Standard circulation coin
Composition
Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper)
Weight
2.33 g
Diameter
18.034 mm
Thickness
1.23 mm
Edge
Reeded
Designer
(HP) Thomas Humphrey Paget
Currency
Canadian dollar (1858-date)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mintage of the 1951 King George VI 10 Cents?
The 1951 King George VI 10 Cents has a total mintage of 15,079,265.
What is the 1951 King George VI 10 Cents made of?
The 1951 King George VI 10 Cents is made of silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper), weighs 2.33 grams, and measures 18.034 mm in diameter.
Where was the 1951 King George VI 10 Cents minted?
The 1951 King George VI 10 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
How many people collect the 1951 King George VI 10 Cents?
74 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1951 King George VI 10 Cents in their collection.
How much is a 1951 King George VI 10 Cents worth?
A 1951 King George VI 10 Cents is valued between $5 and $13, depending on grade and condition.